Black Business Owners Share Their 3 Secrets to Success
Learning how to turn challenges into opportunities can help your business thrive
How to Find a Mentor for Your Small Business
Connecting and networking with experienced advisers can help your business grow
Older Small Biz Owners Talk Survival
Entrepreneurs used government aid and quickly pivoted to online sales
Your ACA Health Insurance Enrollment Checklist
Guide to understanding costs, coverage, subsidies and how to sign up for a plan
Work and Money
Turn Your Skills Into a Business Opportunity
These steps can help you make your entrepreneurial dream a reality
Black and Latino Workers More Likely to Lose Income
Businesses employing high numbers of minorities were hit especially hard by the coronavirus outbreak
Education, Action Needed to Deter Fraud
Black Americans targeted by work-from-home, investment, romance scams, report finds
Your Health
Minorities Spend Less on Health Care Than Whites
Racial and ethnic disparities emerge in data on medical expenditures
Pandemic Shaves 2.7 Years Off Life Expectancy for Blacks
Communities of color suffered disproportionately higher deaths
Expanding Medicare Eligibility Could Help Reduce Disparities
New study finds that coverage gaps for Blacks and Hispanics narrow at age 65
Fitness Influencers' Best Healthy Living Tips
We asked Instagram stars — who happen to be over 50 — to share their diets, workouts and more
Skin Cancer Risks in People of Color
While they have lower odds of getting melanoma, Black and Hispanic people have worse survival rates
Desserts for People With Diabetes
From chocolate to chia pudding, which treats to try — and when to eat them
Entertainment
Who Was the Best On-Screen Cinderella Ever?
From Mary Pickford to Brandy and even Jerry Lewis, see where your favorite ranks
Jennifer Hudson Fulfills Her Destiny in 'Respect'
The film and music star on the Queen of Soul, Whitney Houston and her mom's enduring wisdom
Diana Ross’ Most Sensational Moments Captured on Film
And don’t miss our hand-picked playlist of her fiercest hits
The 10 Most Rocking, Soulful and Inspiring Diva Biopics
We gather the fiercest women of song into the ultimate movie watchlist
Did You Know There Was a 'Black Woodstock' in 1969?
A new documentary uncovers the remarkable Summer of Soul
Joy Supreme
The Bonds of Black Sororities and Fraternities Last a Lifetime
Black Greek life relationships span generations
Travel
Remembering Heroes on Boston's Black Heritage Trail
A bronze memorial to African American Civil War soldiers is a stirring stop in the historic city
Detroit's Motown Museum Is a Must-See for Music Lovers
A guide to the legendary launching pad for Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and other superstars
Memorial Highlights Ties Between University, Slavery
UVA monument guides other colleges that are exploring their ties to enslaved people
Great Reads
Scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr's List of Must-Read Books
Top picks focus on the African American experience
Veteran's Voices
Tuskegee Airman's Sons Recall Father's Passion for Flying
Herb Jones Jr. could be found at the airport in his 90s
AARP Salutes John Ingraham for His Service in the US Army
John Ingraham served in Iraq and Desert Storm
Hero of WWII Boosted Morale by Sorting Soldiers' Mail
Hilda Griggs is one of the last members of her unit
Video Spotlight
A Day in the Life of a 68-Year-Old Fitness Expert
Fitness expert shares her daily routine to stay healthy
Former Astronaut and NFL Player on His Second Career
Leland Melvin on space mission and much more
Civil Rights Pioneer Thrives With Granddaughter’s Help
Rob Grier was the first black player in the Sugar Bowl
Franklin McCain Participated in Lunch Counter Sit In
His protest helped the Civil Rights Movement in 1960
After 10 Days on Ventilator, COVID Patient Beats Odds
Mother is grateful to medical team for care
Darryl McDaniels on Becoming the King of Rock
Run D.M.C. musician reveals what fueled his success
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